Collaborative Development with Git and GitHub

Learn how software development teams work together on the same project without overriding each other's work. This skill path teaches you how to use Git and GitHub, the most popular tools for tracking code changes and collaborating with others.

First, you'll learn the basics of "version control"—a way to save snapshots of your work so you can go back to a previous version if you make a mistake. You will learn how to save your changes, create separate "branches" to work on new features safely, and then merge your finished work back into the main project. In the hands-on section, you’ll practice sharing code with a team using GitHub, and you'll learn how to resolve conflicts when two people change the same part of a file.

Knowing Git and GitHub is essential for every developer. By the end of this path, you’ll have the skills to join any development team and contribute to projects cleanly and effectively.